The Call of Christ Matthew 11:28-30

God Calls Sinners to be Saved, Acts 2:39 Christians are “the called of Jesus Christ”, Romans 1:6-7 Christ calls the lost to Himself through His gospel, Matt. 11:28-30; 2 Ths. 2:13-14

Come to Me: The Call of Salvation, Matt. 11:28 The gospel call to be saved from sin, Acts 2:37-41 Answer His call to have your sin removed, Luke 5:27-32 Rest: Fellowship in God’s kingdom and glory and the promise of an eternal inheritance (1 Cor. 1:9; 1 Ths. 2:12; Heb. 9:15) Personal obligation to answer His call, Lk. 14:15-24; Rom. 10:13-15 (9-10)

Learn from Me: The Call to Submission, Matt. 11:29 Christ’s yoke: Submission to His authority, Matt. 28:18-19 Needful before Christ and toward others, Eph. 4:1-2; 5:21 Answering Christ’s call is of no value without fully submitting to Him in all things, Gal. 5:7 Necessary to learn truth, Eph. 4:20-21 Necessary to respect Him as Lord, 1 Pet. 3:15

Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship, John 1:43 Two parts of being a disciple, Matt. 8:18-22 Sacrifice (8:20), Lk. 9:23. Deny self and count all things loss to gain Christ, Phil. 3:7-8 Priority (8:21-22), Lk. 14:26, 33. Requires planning, resolve and commitment, Lk. 9:61-62 A call of assurance, Rom. 8:28-30 Secure your calling and election by faithful growth to maturity, 2 Pet. 1:10 (5-9); Eph. 4:1 Must be trustworthy disciples, 1 Pet. 2:9-10

God continues to call sinners through Christ to… Salvation, submission and faithful discipleship Answer God’s call today and be saved from your sins “Press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14)